Clinical Commissioning Groups - Dr Chris Trzcinski

Clinical Commissioning Groups

Dr Chris Trzcinski

Joint Chair

West Leicestershire GPCC

Two Stage Transition

• Shadow year 2011/12• Functions delegated• PCT still responsible

• 2012/13 or later• CCG becomes legal

NHS body• Responsible to the

National Commissioning Board

• Has a Responsible Officer

Functions of The CCG (1)

• Have Regard of the NHS Constitution

• Commission Hospital, Community Health and certain Public Health services for the local community

• Determine local health needs and what services are to be provided to meet those, having regard to the resources available to them.

Functions of CCG (2)

• Secure A&E and ambulance services, walk-in centres and GUM services for all persons present in their area.

• Secure 18 week wait target

• Secure continuous improvement in the quality of care for commissioned services

• Support the continuous Improvement of the quality of Primary Care

Functions of CCG (3)

• Duty to co-operate with Local Authorities

• Particularly on Child care and welfare

• Emergency Planning

• Public engagement, involvement and consultation

• Financial Balance

• Equality and Human Rights

What does Commissioning Mean?

• Identify the health needs of the population• Identify what services are needed• Identify patient pathways• Consult with all stakeholders• Develop Specifications (quality,numbers,)• Explore the market• Procurement• Contracting• Implementation• Monitoring (quality, numbers, cost, etc)

What is Different from a PCT

• Lead by Clinicians

• Supported by Managers

• Smaller Organisation

• Patient/Public Involvement

• Localisation

• Closer ties to Council (H&WB)

• More fleet of foot

What is Happening in LLR

• West Leicestershire (Charnwood, NWL, H&B)

• The Crescent (MRH, O&W, B&L)

• One Leicester

How will we Involve Patients

• Lay Member on Board to lead

• Localities to work with Patient Groups

• Encourage and support Practices with PPGs

• Develop methods of using PPG opinion

Mission

• Patients, Practices, Partners working together to create best value Health Care for West Leicestershire.

Goals

• Improve Health Outcomes

• Improve the quality of care

• Create seamless patient pathways

• Reduce inequalities

• Maintain sound financial control

Values

• Democratic

• Collaborative

• Proactive

• Adaptable

• Honest

• Passionate

Commissioning Plans

• Early Intervention

• Community Integration

• Urgent Care

• Planned Care

• Collaborative Commissioning

• Enablers

Involving the Voluntary Sector

• Input to relevant Pathway work streams

• Liaise with Lay Board member

• Welcome other ideas